A resident has reported a troubling development in the fishpond next to the Aqua Building on the east side of Lakeshore East Park.
“Do we have a frog thief in the New Eastside community?” asked Pat Zeglen, who has noticed a reduction in the amphibian population over the course of the summer. “They might be moved by persons unknown, but it was fun to see different configurations during my morning walks.”
A penny appeared in the mouth of a frog in the Aqua fishpond at Lakeshore East Park
Although she is referring to miniature statues, Zeglen found that they made a pleasing complement to the natural beauty of the area.
“The delightful fishpond, created and maintained by Aqua’s chief engineer Jerry, has been adorned with donations of frogs from a friend at Outer Drive East,” Zeglen said. “She has placed 13 frogs at the pond so far this summer.”
At one point, she continued, “there were five or six frogs and a friendly alligator.”
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Zeglen hopes that a published account of her observation will inspire someone to return the wee creatures to their home on the pond.
“When I see no frogs that were there the day before, it is quite disheartening,” she said. “As you can see in the photo, someone has added a penny. Now that was great; someone has a sense of humor. But where have all the frogs gone? If returned, no questions will be asked.”
A new addition to the Aqua fishpond
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